NIGP 02543: Compressor, High Pressure, All Sizes and Models

NIGP 02543 Compressor, High Pressure, All Sizes And Models is an Item code under which state and local governments procure high-pressure air compressors and related maintenance services for operational and safety-critical functions. Recent solicitations show demand for both new equipment procurement and ongoing maintenance contracts. The City of Indianapolis and Marion County issued a term agreement for air compressor and cascade system maintenance and testing services supporting the Indianapolis Fire Department's 11 compressor units across fire stations, with quarterly air quality sampling and semi-annual preventive maintenance per NFPA standards, plus installation of a new breathing air cylinder fill system rated at 6000 psig working pressure and 27.0 CFM charging rate. The Savannah Airport Commission solicited two towable portable diesel-powered rotary screw compressors with 110–150 CFM airflow, electric start, double hose reels, and onsite startup training. The City of Houston requested quotations for one GA37 and one GA16 rotary screw air compressor. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued an IFB for an air compressor with moisture separator. Issuing bodies include city purchasing divisions, county purchasing departments, state agencies, an airport commission, and fire departments. Set-aside participation requirements vary; the Indianapolis Fire Department contract carries mandatory MBE-WBE-VBE-DOBE participation at 15%, 8%, 3%, and 1% respectively or documented good faith efforts.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas (Houston, Savannah region, Texas Department of Criminal Justice) and Indiana (Indianapolis and Marion County). The Savannah Airport Commission's RFQ 2026-0030 for two towable portable air compressors closed September 15, 2026, with responses submitted through Bonfire, requiring bona fide distributors or manufacturers maintaining local dealer support within 50 miles and offering American-made, diesel-powered units with 12-month warranties and onsite training. The City of Indianapolis and Marion County's term agreement (RFB-15IFD-603) required bids by September 24, 2026, for maintenance and testing services on Mako and Eagle Air brand compressors, with mandatory insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence for general liability and auto liability. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice's IFB (IW257874) closed August 4, 2026, for submission through the TDCJ Procurement Portal. The City of Houston's quotation request (PR 10357268) closed July 29, 2026. Geographic spread encompasses Texas, Georgia, Indiana, and Florida.